Lecturer or Tenure Track Faculty in Accounting

Position Summary

Position Summary: Western Colorado University invites applications for a faculty position in Accounting. The position may be hired at the Lecturer or Tenure-Track Assistant Professor level, depending on qualifications. We seek a dynamic teacher‑scholar who thrives in student‑centered, hands‑on, and experiential learning environments and who enjoys program development and engaging instructional delivery. The successful candidate will play an active role in student recruitment and community partnerships, helping to strengthen enrollment, enhance career‑connected learning, and expand applied learning opportunities for students.

This is an in‑person, on‑campus position on our vibrant residential campus in Gunnison, Colorado.

The standard teaching load is 24 credit hours per academic year and reassign time may be granted for program development and professional opportunities. The successful candidate will deliver engaging, well‑designed courses such as financial and management accounting, income tax, and auditing, and may teach other courses aligned with their expertise and departmental needs. We especially value faculty who engage students in high‑impact practices such as internships, research, and community‑based learning.

The School of Business serves over 325 students across its majors and minors. Students can earn a degree in Accounting, Business Administration and Economics, with emphases in energy management, finance, management, and marketing.

Western supports its faculty by fostering a collaborative and innovative academic community. The Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) actively engages faculty, staff, and administrators in cross‑campus initiatives designed to reimagine WCU’s educational landscape rooted in diverse expertise and committed to continuous growth. The Professional Activity Fund (PAF) provides financial support for faculty engaged in research, artistic projects, grant writing, and other scholarly or creative activities, with three application opportunities each year.

Western’s faculty are teacher‑scholars who contribute meaningfully to their discipline, the campus, our community, and beyond. We seek candidates who will actively support our institutional mission and strategic priorities, including:

• Participating in our innovative Western Watershed General Education program;
• Promoting wellness, inclusion, and belonging;
• Collaborating within and across disciplines to grow enrollment and deepen student engagement;
• Expanding career‑connected learning and professional pathways.

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Applicants must hold a Master’s or Ph.D. in accounting or a closely related field. A terminal degree (or ABD) in accounting is required for candidates applying for the tenure‑track assistant professor position. Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate education, excellence in teaching, and willingness to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of all students. Candidates must also be able to use technology in instructional delivery.

Collegiality and professional flexibility are sought in the successful candidate.

$75,000 - $85,000 annualized salary (Lecturer)

$90,000 - $105,000 annualized salary (Assistant Professor)

Western offers an excellent benefits package including shared premiums for a comprehensive health insurance plan, dental insurance, retirement plan, life insurance, and other insurance options. After one year of employment, Western provides free tuition for dependents enrolled full time in undergraduate programs for up to four years.

August 16, 2026

Apply online tern.edu/jobs. Required attachments to the application include: letter of application, curriculum vitae, evidence of successful teaching and mentoring, evidence of successful scholarly activity, and a reference list with names and contact information of three references, including one from a current supervisor.

March 29, 2026 at 11:59PM (MST).

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